Holiday in Portugal

Holiday in Portugal showcases the popular music of Portugal in the 1960s–70s, performed by the Shegundo Galarza Orchestra and featuring the guitar stylings of Jorge Fontes. The recording displays musical moods ranging from bright and vivacious to dark and moody. Listeners may recognize several Portuguese songs that enjoyed popularity in the United States as well during the 1960s (“April in Portugal,” “Lavadeiras de Portugal,” and “Lisboa Antiga”). The liner notes provide song listings and a selection of other Portuguese albums recorded by Monitor Records.